Valorant UnrealCEFSubProcess.exe Application Error

Valorant is widely played all over the world. However, many users all over the world have reported the issue of Valorant UnrealCEFSubProcess.exe application error while trying to play the game or during the launching of the game. The strange thing is, the process unrealcefprocess.exe exist in task manager but it doesn’t let you play Valorant, and even if you aren’t in the game it still shows in task manager and acquires enough of your RAM and Memory to slow down your PC.

Many users have reported multiple processes with the name unrealcefprocess.exe in task manager which is taking an equal amount of CPU and disk space on your computer. This issue majorly causes the problem in Windows 11 however it is not limited to it.

If you are interested in the video, below is the direct video tutorial to fix Valorant UnrealCEFSubProcess.exe application error:

Fix Valorant UnrealCEFSubProcess.exe application error by running the game in the Administrator mode

Let’s start with the basic troubleshooting steps to fix the issue of Valorant unrealcefsubprocess.exe application error in windows 11. You need to right-click on the Valorant application and choose the properties.

In the properties, select the compatibility tab and check the option “Run as admin” and secondly check the option “disable fullscreen optimization” once done hit save and close the properties.

Now go ahead and try to play the game and check if you are still getting the issue of Valorant unrealcefsubprocess.exe application error in windows 11

If, the issue still persists uncheck both options by heading to the “Compatibility” tab and proceed with the next step.

Fix Valorant UnrealCEFSubProcess.exe application error by Updating Windows to the latest build

Unrealcefsubprocess.exe application error occurred generally in older version of windows 11 and windows 10. So first of all I clearly suggest you go ahead and update your windows to the latest build. As of today, the latest build of windows 11 is 22H2 so before trying other methods go ahead and head over to the settings of your windows.

In the settings menu choose windows update and click on the option to check for updates and then choose download and install to make sure your windows is up to date to fix the issue with Valorant UnrealCEFSubProcess.exe application error.

Fix Valorant UnrealCEFSubProcess.exe application error by adding the exception in your antivirus

If updating windows doesn’t help you fix the issue with Valorant UnrealCEFSubProcess.exe application error, the next method to fix is to add the valorant and its processes to the exception list of your antivirus.

To be more precise, the issue persists with Avast antivirus users as well as AVG antivirus users. Both antiviruses block the files of valorant and in turn, give you the error of Valorant UnrealCEFSubProcess.exe application error in Windows 11

So let’s fix them one by one. Open up your Avast antivirus and choose the settings menu by clicking on the three lines in the top right corner of the Avast interface.

Valorant UnrealCEFSubProcess.exe Application Error
 

Now in the settings menu, choose the option “Exceptions” and  click on “Add exception” as shown below :

Valorant UnrealCEFSubProcess.exe Application Error

Now click on the browse option to browse the directory of the valorant. Generally, the game is located in the C drive of your disk.  Locate the path :

C:\RiotGames\VALORANT\Live\Engine\bianries\Win64\UnrealCEFSubProcess.exe

Valorant UnrealCEFSubProcess.exe high CPU Usage in Task Manager
Valorant UnrealCEFSubProcess.exe application error

Once located the path hit “Add Exception”

Now, once added close the avast antivirus and restart your PC.

Do the same process with AVG also or if you have installed any other antivirus in your system.

This will completely fix your issue of Valorant UnrealCEFSubProcess.exe application error.

That’s all friends. This is all you have to do in order to fix Valorant application error.

Let me know in the comments if it doesn’t work out for you so that I can further provide you more support to fix the error “Valorant UnrealCEFSubProcess.exe application error” if you get another way to get rid of this problem do mention so that other viewers also get benefitted from the solution you provided.


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FAQ:

How to fix this build of Vanguard requires TPM 2.0 and secure boot?

Valorant in Windows 11 requires both TPM, as well as Secure boot else you won’t, be able to play valorant in windows 11. So in order to enable secure boot and TPM you need to enter into your BIOS menu and find TPM as well as Secure boot so you can enable them. Make sure you disable CSM else you may not find the process of secure boot in the bios menu. Here is the detailed guide: This Build of Vanguard Requires TPM Version 2.0

How to fix Valorant TPM 2.0 and secure boot Error?

Valorant in Windows 11 requires both TPM, as well as Secure boot else you won’t, be able to play valorant in windows 11. So in order to enable secure boot and TPM you need to enter into your BIOS menu and find TPM as well as Secure boot so you can enable them. Make sure you disable CSM else you may not find the process of secure boot in the bios menu. Here is the detailed guide: This Build of Vanguard Requires TPM Version 2.0

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